Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 610
Re: Directionals switch
From what you described; the power from the flasher isn't getting to the switch or there is a problem inside the switch.
I would remove it from the column, take it apart, and check the wire as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 287
Re: Oil Pressure Sender... 6v & 12v
Put a T in the engine and mount both senders then all the gauges would be operational, although a mechanical aftermarket would be preferable.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 547
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 494
Re: V8 Rear Axle Width
While you could probably find a machinist that could shorten the stock tapered axles; it might not be so easy in this day and age.
You may be better off to switch to removable axles like Hot Rod...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 494
Re: V8 Rear Axle Width
The number you need the seller to provide is:
"wheel mount surface to wheel mount surface"
Armed with that number, you can determine how it will fit your project.
If you had a picture to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 816
Re: Tiny ends heavy axles
@rotorwrench Some DIY guys can do nice axles.
There is another dago axle on the deuce in the background; an old chrome one to boot.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 816
Re: Tiny ends heavy axles
Hank, always asking about "early" period correct; nothing is more old time correct than one of Stewart's "dago" deuce axles as they were one of the first around.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 590
Re: "early" '32 rear end rebuilders?
Maybe check with Ben Haag @ Bluefield Vintage in Mooresville, NC he does a lot of axles.
Don't always have to drive everywhere; parts can be shipped.
Maybe reconsider building it yourself;...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2024, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 530
Re: 48 Ford car rear hub bearing dimensions
If Timken tapered bearings were used it would have to look like a 3/4 ton and bigger truck rear end. The axle ends would need more machining, the hubs would need more machining, the full floating...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2024, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 573
Re: Pictures V8 Diff.
Easiest would be adapting your A spring to the V-8 axle (get a '40 or earlier). Millworks sells some bolt on mounts.
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Forum: Early V8
03-20-2024, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 109
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2024, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 313
Re: Horn relay sparks/install question
If the relay isn't connected to steering column or the horn and the only connection is the power wire and it sparks when touched to the fender panel, something isn't right with the relay.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2024, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 279
Re: 39/40’ Tudor Sedan Glass
Try to look down between the glass and garnish on the other side; but with length of the track compared to the glass I would think it would be centered to clear the glass tracks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2024, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 948
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2024, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 815
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,608
Re: counterbalanced crank welds
While I'm not a Model A expert; on other equipment I've always had the crank, flywheel, and pressure plate balanced individually.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2024, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 407
Re: Wheel Cylinder ID ???? 1940 FORD
While I'm far from an expert; from my experience '39-'41 fronts were 1"x1-1/4", '42-'48 fronts were 1"x1-3/8", and '39-'48 rears were 1"x1-1/8".
Now-a-days it seems all the front cylinders sold...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 779
Re: Towing Capacity?
Maybe just have fun with your old truck; putting it back to work as a commercial motor vehicle may bring up all kinds of surprises.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,244
Re: 46-48 front drum replacement, or??
On the other hand since the mid '50s; just about every production Bendix type backing plate has had a fixed anchor pin. I wonder if Wilson's anchor pin was miss-located for the shoes used.
Anyway...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2024, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 328
Re: '46 mercury steering wheel trim
Good question; they were easy to pop off; but I haven't figured a good way to put them back. Someone once mentioned they r&r'd them; but did not respond to my question of "how'.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2024, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 517
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2024, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 517
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2024, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,244
Re: 46-48 front drum replacement, or??
You may be able to just taper the lower ends of the shoes if they turn out to be the problem and the radius is close. Here's a picture of an old shoe that has a taper. New shoes are sometimes a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2024, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,244
Re: 46-48 front drum replacement, or??
Seems odd the radius of the shoes would be the cause from your description. If so, I would think they would be tight just slipping the drums on. Never know.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2024, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,244
Re: 46-48 front drum replacement, or??
Maybe things have changed; but a friend tried to buy some Boling Bros hubs; but they were on backorder. While I have never seen or used them; P&J have hubs that are listed as matching early Ford...
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